Risk Management Strategies of Pig Farmers in Managing Production Challenges and Market Fluctuations

Pig farming is an important part of the local economy in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, although it has a number of difficulties because of production, market volatility, and socio-ecological considerations. This study looks at the risk management techniques used by 150 pig producers at various farm sizes. From a quantitative perspective, the results show that just 10% of farmers use crop insurance, while 85% rely on personal resources to manage financial risks. 70% of farmers use diversification techniques, such raising fish or poultry, and 60% use biosecurity measures, like disinfection and immunization, to reduce production hazards. 50% of farmers enter into contracts with significant purchasers to stabilize prices as a way to control market risk.